You may see a few photos from nearby locations here. Many shoots span multiple spots in the same session.
Rio Del Mar Beach
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Where we shoot, on a map
South end of the same stretch as Seacliff State Beach.
South end of the same stretch as Seacliff State Beach. Wide flat sand, a small esplanade with a few restaurants, and the famous cement ship visible to the north. Easy access for families with strollers. For sessions, the setting works best when there's a clear plan: which light, which path in, what the weather is doing. Chris's note on this location is in the field below — every destination here gets a real, photographer-tested read rather than a glossy travel description.
The lay of the land
Getting here
A few things about Rio Del Mar Beach
Paid or free lot adjacent to the sand; can fill up on weekends.
Dog-friendly in most areas; leash rules vary by season.
West-facing — chase the golden hour through blue hour, especially clear winter evenings.